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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
,JuInDed the Track.

The early morning train on the C., L. x
W. road jumped the track near the Wheel
ing Creek Coal works, west of Bridgeport,
Yesterday. Three cars, filled with nails
and miscellaneous freight, swent of and
were badly wrecked. A brakeman named
Charles Mentzel was on one OF the cars,
but escaped with but slight wounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
LADIES, our Si.QQ Flexible Kid ButtOr
Shoe is worth $2.25.
STONES CASH SHOE SI0RE.

GGANp MaSque Ball is to be given at
WestwOOd's Hall. Eighth ward, April IL,
for the benefit of the windsor Athletic So
ciety. A good time is expected. Come
oil We lovers OF fun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Bargainsi in dry goods at L. S. Good & Co.'S,

EXCITING race at the AlhambrS Rink
Saturday night, two mile straight away,
between Eugene Hanke, the champion
hoy skater of America, and Jesse Burkett,
Wheeling's fayorite. Race TO be called at
y o'clock. Burkett to receive one lap
start.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Look for thu Big shoe,

Gentlemen can save 65c on every pair o!
u g.. b fine Calf Shoes in Button, LaG
and Congress.
SToNE's CASH SHOE STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Corinne and Her Great Company,

Corinne and Her Great Company,
who a weeks engagement at the
Grand Opera House, on Monday evening
next, March 81, is thus spoken of by the
Dayton Journal, where the company Is
now performing: The greatest crowds oil
the season are nightly packing the Grand
Opera House to witness the excellent pro.
duction OF the successful buIlrsque, Area
dia," as presented by the charming and
popular little artistic, Corinne, and her
admirable company. The performance is
simply marvellous in more ways than one,
and is nightly received with intense demon
STATIONS of satisfaction and delight. Never
were there more people in this theatre
than for the mast two nights, and Area
dia" has made the hit of the season. The
public are perfectly amazed at the stipend
Gus attraction that is offered them, and at
the remarkable low prices asked. 1t is,
indeed, q grand production.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Look for the RIr Shoe

Children's fine lace shoes, sizes : to .,
at 75c, that cost double the money.
STONES CASH SHOE STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Ageelin9 Re9istrr
YESTERDAY IN THE CITY.
Thermometer Record.

Mr. c. Scbuepf the Opera House drug,
gist, made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday: : a m, %
ga. M, 20; IL m, 80; 3 p. M, 30; Z p,
~, 81. Weather, snow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Index to New Advertisements
SECOND PAaE

Battery D Funeral Notice.
Rogers Knives, Forks aud S~pOOnS-Ewtng
Bros.
/ ,. a. ? Funeral Notice.
Window BruSheS-Nesbiu & BrU,
ENcel~!er Baking POwder-R IL List.
Save Iuur Eyes C. Dillon.
a.. A. K. Funeral Notice.
FOURT PAGE.
List OF Letters.
Religious NOticCS
New Meat stand-HeSs x Memminger.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19

MONDAY, April IL, is the ist Monday
after Lent. Il will also be the first Grand
Mosque Ball given by the Windsor Athlet-
lie Club at WestEOOd Hall, South Side.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
80 Styles Of Biege and Cream
ORIENTAL LACE,
w hite Goods
IN ENDLESS VARIETY.

IN ENDLESS VARIETY.
IndIa Linen and NRIasooks, from
5 rents and upwards.
Another ease Of 2, y. and 10 cost
srriNm, and 10 cent CuFtRin Lace.
New sprt"E Goods received daily
and each day adds new bargains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
Our az Waukenphast,

For comfort and wear, is unequalled in the
city. Gentlemen wishing a very easy
walking shoe, at a moderate price, should
examine them st
j. W. AMICK'S,
lll2 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19

Boys good Boots Toe and $1.Oo, worth
$50, at
sTosR's CASH SHOE sToKE,
1044 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-19
85,G6l 70

Out of this must first be taken the
amount necessary to meet interest charges,
SC, and the committee made up a
tabulatcd statement of these sums as fol-
lows.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
Emperor Williams Luck.

The st. James GaEette tells that horse
trotting through the Leipzig strasse, Berlin,
the other day, cast one Of his hind shoes, the
speed at which he was going communicating
sufficient impetus 30 it to send it crashing
through a shop window some yards OF. At
some little distance inside the pane stood a
statue of the emperor, which had been placed
there Oh the occasion Of the recent fete, and
the shoe fell exactly at the foot OF the statue.
The lucky omen, as they regard it, is said to
have impressed the Berlinese almost as pro-
foundry, though Of cou Sc In different way,
as the eclipse Of the sun which preceied
Cnsar's death did the Romans. New York
Tribune.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
Probate Notice.

To JAcoH p. LNcKMAN: have
been instituted before the Honorasr 81, ne
Judge Of Alturas county, Idaho Territory. .,ofors
revocation OF letts n of administration peri de
ceased; and yuu are hereby notified sad rsqahhte
10 be and appear before the Judge 81 ssia ., ,,1t
Court, 81 II o'clock q. m, on Monday, APT. 81
1887, at the Prubste Courtroom, IN rue y. .S>V
HALEY In ssid county. there and IN ,,,t -
cnuse. II any, why such letters shcuia
revoked. No.. .+rr
Dated. HALEY, /. T., April 9th. 1871,
Probate Judge and ex-offeio Clerk Of aaio w.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

CRYSTAL Palace ten years ago. She then TOOK
a thorough course Of instruction under signor
sangiovanni, of Milan, and made her debut
in ia Trayiata" at Brescia, Italy. She has
since sung the leading roles in such operas as
.Mefistofele," 'La Gioconda" and Hamlet"
winning great applause Mr.. Mapleson en-
paged her in 1888 and she has been with him
ever since. She has true soprano voice Of
excellent quality.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
Not q Very Had Man.

Dying at the age of 103 years, Uncle Sam
Matney, of jess Valley, Cal, turned to his
friends and said II haven't been a very bad
man. never did anything worse than kill
Indians, aud don't believe that will be held
against me. ! had TO do it. "-Chicago Herald.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

lowing the tradi-
tons of opera, after
completing q course
of study at Milan,
she Italianized it to
Mime. lillian Nordi-
ca. She is q native
of Farmin gton,
Mass, and her
m 9th err was q
daughter Of the
noted revivalist
"Camp Meeting
John Allen" After
studying at Boston
she went to London
with Patrick Gil
more's any
and sang at thu
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

w. present herewith portrait OF an
We nr;n,a donna who has made q nota-
Al'e ..,',c.ss in various roles in Paris, Moscow
anu sn',;,a ladies of Col Mapleson's Royal Ital-
ian Opera company in London i.'i IN. N so,
ran Cover is her baptlsInai h'uae' ouo
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
A. r. FLEMING,

Book and Job Printer.
Makes speciality of Pamphlet Work Csrsin.N'
Of Stock, ETC. No. 3O5 North I bird STREET
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
WIRE ROPE,

Manufacturers Of Steam Pumping Machinery Of
every variety. Holyoke. Mass, and No SIS
North Main street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
ST. LOUIS METAL CO..

"a. LAYTON Co., Proprietors.
Manufacturers of Babbitt Metal and SOLDER, ~
Tin and Bar Lead. Corner Broadway. .. MI
aud Howard streets. Amos q. Mann, ness"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
SCROFULA

Idonot believe that
Ayers Sarsaparilla
has an equal as q cure
for Scrofulous Hu-
mors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
to the body, and pro-
duces q more perma-
nent result than any
medicine I ever used.
-E. Haines, North
Lindale, Ohio.
I have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula,
and know, II 1t Is
taken faithfully it will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. f. Fowler, ND,
Greenville, Tenn.
For forty years I
have suffered with
.Erysipelas. I have
tried various remedies
for my complaint, but
found no relief until
I commenced using
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
After taking ten bot
ties Of this medicine 1
am completely cured.
M. G. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
I have suffered, for
years. from Catarrh,
which was SO severe
that it destroyed my
appetite and weak
ened my syste m.
After trying other
remedies, without re-
lief, l began to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
and, in a few months,
was cured. Susan l..
Cook, 800 Albany st.,
Boston, Mass.
Ayers Sarsaparilla
is superior to any
blood purifier that I
ever tried. I have
taken it for Scrofula,
Canker, and Salt
Rheum, and received
much benefit from 1t.
1t is good, also, for
a weak stomach. -
Millie Jane PIERCE, s.
Bradford, Mass. It
'arsapari||a,
}. Aver & Co., Lowell, MaAs
six bottles, %.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

CURTIS co. MANUFACTURING co.
Engines, Boilers, Sawmilis. Circular Saws
Planning. shingle and Heading Machinery
Send for catalogue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
J. d. STREET. & CO.,

Manufacturers snd dealers in Lubricstng. bSHIs.
and hallway Oils and Greasss. Betting; ara
ing. AID Mill and Mine Supplies w.
North Main street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
A. p. ERKER.
Practical Opticfon.

spectaclss and Eye-glnsses In gold. ssee" ME-.
Field Glssses. Telescopes, Microscope -
ing Compsssss, Artihcisl Eyes. etc. w.
North Broadway 18th street,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

PHILIBERT JOHANNING MANUFACTURING
COMPANY Established 1881.
Manufacturer Of Sash, Doors Blinds Frames.
Glazed Windows. Mouldinas. Star Railing.
BaluSters, Newell Posts, Lumber. 18th AMI
Shingles. Once aud factory 1902 MsrkttSh
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
Established 1855.

Established 1855.
GRAHAM PAPER CO.,
No. at North Main street,
News, Book, Gard Board, Envelopes, Writing,
arOcers' Wrapping, and Building Paper
Paper Bags, Flour Sacks, otc.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

wINN's VEGETABLE BOILER COMPOUND.
1t removes scales In boilers and prevents
their formation. d. n. BOOGHER, President
VIM Boiler Compound Co., Nos. los and lsS
Olive street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
scHAErFER BROS. K POWELL,

Nos 325 and 32T North Second street.
Manufac turGrs of Star, Stcaric Acid, Mining. sna
Railroad Candles. Soaps, Rsfneo Lard md
Oils We guarantee all our goods oqual n
Quality to any made in the United States.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

Every letter confidential. Address the Johs
arYRIIN0 ROYAL LENEI CO.. Lock Box sos''
Kausas City. Mo. 'yi owem
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

=. L. BLAxILY, Pres. H. REIsENpERe. Sec. q ir"''
ST. LOUIS PLANNING MILL Co.,
Manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mouio'hE..
Brackets. and Stair Work, and Dealers ~.
Building Paper and Window Glass. Se''"'A
aud Mullapphy streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

A. LEscHEN h Sons ROPE Co.,
Msnufacturers Of all kinds Of stse, and Iron Wiz.
Rope. Once, sos and 9o5 North Main Of.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

ROHAN BROS. BOILER MFG CO.,
NJ Manufacturers Of Boiler and Sheet Iron Work "a,
Mills and Steamboats,. Nos. llOO- ilaO Col,us
street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

MILBURN MANUFACTURING co.
Builders Of Spring Wagons, Carriages. Buggrs
and Omnibuses. Factory, corner Seventh
street and Cass avenue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

GENERAL MINING MACHINERY.
INoKRsoLI. Rock DRILL. Co,
Southwestern ONCE, No. 81 North Second .....
st.. Louis. Charles W. Melcher, Msn,ss.
Rock Drills. Air Conpressors, Hoistiue n.
chinery, Boilers. "
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

FULTON IRON WORKS,
Late Gerard B. Allen Co..,
Founders and General Mschinists. ,rn.o,-.'
rstsd.) Corner Second and Carr strests ""
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
SyERLING'S
ROYAL REMEDY
!" TOIFS
SYPHILIS

any stage - Syphilitit
hheumAtisin and all Syph'
hit. manifestations.
81 ND FOR TREATISE
mai I'd free TO any address
cont lining essay on the
disc So. ties inonisls etc
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
HALL 4 BROWN,

HALL BROWN.
Manufacturers of Wood Working MsshihsE.
Wood Workers' Supplies Of all kinds omss
and factory, l9l5-19l1 19l0-ls2l North bross
way.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
MOUND CITY TENT AND AWNING co

Manufacturer Of and dealer in Awnings, Tents.
Wagon Covers, Ore Sacks, etc. Nos 2OV and
2O2 North Cvmmere ial street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

ENGINES, BOILERS, STEAM PUMPS ANN
OUTFITTING. ~
ALBERT B. BOWMAN,
Manager st. Louis Branch Erie EnRins vo,k.
No. S23 North Second street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
Il. nAus 4 SONS MEG CO.

Manufacturer of Doors, Frames, Sash. Blinds
Munldings, Packing Boxes, and General rian,
ing Mill Work Southeast corner main anu
Clinton streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
FAIRBANKS L co.

FAIRBANKS L CO..
Fsirbankss Scales, Eclipse v ind Mills Boilers
Heaters. steam Pumps. Pratt Cady Valves
Hancock Inspirators, Warehouse Trucks. ese'
302-3O4 Washington Avenue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
CLEMENS TENT AWNING CO

Tents, Wagon Covers, Waterproof Oiled CioshInk.
Horse Feed Bags. Corner Main and A"fA''
Streeta.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
ropps L STANLEY MILL FURN1sH,vo co

IODDo oIANhHf MILL FURNISHING CO..
Manufacturers Of and dealers in every ,esc,in.io,
OF Mill Furnishings. Building Of EniI.
Mills . Specially. Office, No. VII North a..
Ond street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
GEO. ?. ynNHs
A. A. sPEEn,
SPERR, JONES l. CO..
THE pEANE STEAM PUMP CO..

Manufacturers Of Fine Machinery Oils. (rs.se.
Etc. Nos. 70S and TO NJ rth Main street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
+. II. LoGHMAN CHAIR MASUFAcruRISS
NOApANX

Manufacturers of-Cane, Wood and Reed Chairs
Mail orders receive prompt attention. S'ho
for new Catalogue
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28
Established 1845.
Incorporated 1877,

Importers and wholesale and retail dealers 4,
Garden, Grass, Field and Tree Seeds Ma
Sl2 and sl4 Nerth Fourth street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-04-28

A strong effort. see, is now being made 70
have the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. race occur at
either Nantasket Beach or Point of Pines.
The place which offers the greater induce
ments to the oarsmen in the way Of excursion
money, ETC., will get it. OCry COHEN
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-28

At the recent festive gathering Of the
club called "Odd Volumes one OF the
members gave a curious account of
massage Is a mode OF treatment IL is
certainly very popular at the present
moment. and people want % bear some
thing clear and definite about in. The
gentleman assured his listener, that
there was reason % think chat massage
had been known to the Chinese from
time inmcmorial and &c was stated
that the process, was fully described i'm
Il Ms. called "hoag fou, the date of
which was 5000 +. G. Tho word itself
was derived. according 90 some authors
ties. from the Greek "ma--eln. 10 rUb;
while others referred il 10 the Arabic
word "mass. 10 press softly In a
primitive form it was known b0tG to
the Greeks and the Romans, who rcsOrt-
eel to ii after the bath, 81 custom which
prevails among the orientais 10 tucprcs-
ent day. After the struggle, OF the cir
Gus il was employed to dissipatc the re-
sulting Commissions and cNraya>atiOns
and TO restore pliability to the bruised
and stiilened joints.
Among the Sandwich islanders twas
frequently praciiced under the name Of
"lomilom. and the process wa, fully
described in the WORK, of Emerson and
Nordhoif. This, however, was "a crude
and prmtyc form, having very lit.le
in common with The elaborate scientific
system now restored 10 i'm this country.
There was reason 10 Trims that tine trgs
massage was used IN France In Che carly
part of this century. an opinion which
was H. some extent confirmed by the
fact that all the terms employed To de-
signa,c the various branches of the art
were French i'm origin. An impetus Was
given to the study of the -ubjec, by tao
publication in lGSS OF an essay i'm Dutch
by Meyer Of Amsterdam. II was. how
ever. owing 10 the researches oi Prof.
Won Mosengcit OF Bonn THAT 1T had been
placed on firm scientific baa,s. The
literature of massage WAS now very
extensive, and during the last ten years
over a hundred works had appeared on
the subject Court J0tyHai
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-28

able Gross a. Blackwell chOwchOw
that have eaten. II is not as hot and
pcppory, perhaps not quite as good, but
very nearly:
Caulihower, heads; celery. roots;
cucumbers, dozen. medium size;
string beans, small half-peck; bell-pcp-
pers, q; onions, quart; small, green
tomatoes, half-peck; vinegar > gallons;
ground mustard. hali-pound; mustard
seed, ounces turmeric, 4 ounces, all
spice, pepper, cloves, ground, / ounce
each.
Cut the vegetables into small pieces
and sprinkle with salt. Let them stand
twenty-four hours and drain. Put the
vinegar ana spices into a Kettle and
heat them 10 the boiling point Add the
vegetables and let them scald until they
become tender and yellow.
This is the rule n given TO me. Ii
makes large quantity: half OF il
would be enough for most families. In
buying the spices ii is the easiest way &c
have the dealer weigh all out for you in
one package The trmcric can be
bought at amy drug store.
Now, for the benefit of those who
would like TO try this, but have neither
country vegetable garden nor city mar
ket SO select from, to whom cauliilower
and celery are impossibiitics, if the
rule is followed rs regards vinegar,
spice, and mode Of preparation, very
appetizing pickle can be concoctcd
from more available material
made a Kettle full in the dead Of
winter of large onions cut i'm eighths,
ordinary cucumber pick!e, cut i'm
chunks. and quantity Of shaved cab
bagc Those who hadn't seen the origi-
nal pickle thought the imitation beyond
comparison. Shaved cabbage is at any
time equal to caulllower in taste, but
not i'm looks
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-28

The Portland OrcgoHian relates "a
story of a porily and Jolly government
official who went out OF his Office one
day last week without his cane. OH
said he. IL must 90 back That is bad
luck" SO to avert the threatened evil
he marched back into the Office, sat
down. took a half dollar from his
pocket. laid it upon his desk. turned it
over and then replaced it in his pocket.
lie then tool, his cane and marched
out with cheerful heart Oi course.
he did not believe ia this hocgs-pocus
business. but then he had heard the
omen all his lie. and it could 90 no
harm TO 20 through the rigmarolo. 50
he went through it.
a suggestion is made chat an clac-
tric railing pe placed outside the
regular railing of the Brooklyn bridge
in SUCH q manner that cranks who
Wit TO jump will be so badly shock
ed as 20 be unequal TO the undertake
ing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-28
one word for the Trying-Pan.

4 good sized volume could DE- cons
piled from the dciycrance OF COOKS,
ep.curc, and gas.ronom,ts al al' CLASSES
upon The necessity for the use IS grid
IRON I'm preparing steak. the irving
pan ha, been tho victim OF so many
Severe auimadyer,ion- thdt one is temps
eli 10 think no scll-rc pcctug housewife
could ever possess one. Cnc fac, doe,
not seem To be taken into account by
the kitchen reformcr,. j is hot always
practicable To- use "a gridiron. The Voc
man who doe, most OF her cJoEng hy
means Of wood, rc-aiYlng coal for the
hot fires required on ironing days, often
has great difficulty ln preparing food on
a gridiron without smoking 10 badly
She is not 10 bc sharply blamed If i'm
her haste 10 Get breakfast ready for the
husband who must be nj his work o.
business at stated time. she falls back
on irving instead Of broiIug because of
her inability 10 wait until the recently
kindled wood bluzc IN thc range ha,
produced a satisfactory bel OF ied-hot
Goals.
In these circumstances the fryng-pan
may be made 10 serve as substitute for
a gridiron with pleasing results Let
it be wiped perfectly dry placed on the
stove aud the steak or chops to be cook
ed laid on the clean. hot surface The
meat must be turned frequently and will
broil nearly as well there as upon trans
verse bars over q glowing fire. Much
of the excellence Of made dishes de
ponds upon the seasoning and 10 this
the mistress must give her personal
supervision. Il histiac IcrhgHc Hcyrjct,
sH Good housekeeping.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-28

Couueiu- lived five hundred years
batore Christ, and bis Teachings and
pvecpi- from the Chinese bible held
worldly advancement. 90, Mic account
"Hd ,aug .u raa.r the moral
tAau lhe ut,ral ay,trau of mankind.
oven ROW teW Chinese Will admit that
tuc European standard OF morality is
CIuu. t1 their own. Christianity they
consider to Doe % good enough religion
il as lar a-, like Buddhism and other
native cults. it teocac- men To do good.
bpt they can bot soe lha, in practice it
has made much lmur ION upon the ma
tIons OF Europe. IHo.r own country
u3s seldom Wagoi an offensive war,
Wmlc all Europe appears to them an
armed oncampmcnt England pridcs
herself upon her religion and her blr
ships Of war; France sends her mission
aries far into the interior. and her tor
pedO boats cruise around the coast and
sink all tho moHcnding iunks that
come in their way This is, of course.
The uufayor5lr Side of European char
ac'er as lt ra- MS itself totlr ordinary
CauaWau. lie docs not. however, fail
io discern Our good as wei! as our bad
points. That we are truthful he knows
wei, bv oXp ricnce, and that no bride
will ever tempt I'M Eaglishman is
thing he often regrets. but never fails TO
admire. Though hc does not altogeth-
ar accept our ideas of progress, still he
is willing TO adopt some OF our invcn-
tons. Steamers arc rapidly supplant-
ING the clumsy iunks. and one very
large and ilourI-hing liuc is entirely
supported by native capital and con-
ductcd 10y native talont-1hc Nine
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